Baby hamsters when born are hairless and their weight at the time of birth is 2 ounces. Hamster have frequent heat periods and their duration of pregnancy is also short. That is why, unwanted pregnancies are very common in hamster.
Usually, pregnancy in hamsters can be of 16-18 days. Average litter size is 7. Visible signs of pregnancy appear after 10 days of mating. Baby hamsters should not be disturbed for 2 weeks after birth and they should be separated from their mother after 3 weeks of birth.
Usually, pregnancy in hamsters can be of 16-18 days. Average litter size is 7. Visible signs of pregnancy appear after 10 days of mating. Baby hamsters should not be disturbed for 2 weeks after birth and they should be separated from their mother after 3 weeks of birth.
